Yoswarit's bail request rejected
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The Criminal Court today rejected the request of redshirt leader Yoswarit Chuklom to be released on bail on the grounds that he has not done enough to show his remorse.
The court announced its decision at 11am, a day after the court heard the testimonies of Yoswarit, who is better known by his professional name as comedian Jeng Dokjik, his witnesses and that of Democrat MP Democrat MP Nipit Intharasombat.
Yoswarit, assistant secretary to Deputy Interior Minister Thanis Thienthong, was brought from the Laksi Remand Prison to hear the court’s decision. His wife, Karuna Moris, redshirt movement chairwoman Thida Thavornset and some redshirt people also attended the court session to provide moral support to the defendant.
In its order, the court said Yoswarit had intentionally violated his bail conditions and behaved in a way that could lead to danger against others. Prior to his bail being revoked, Yoswarit announced the names and phone numbers of the Constitution Court judges during a rally to pressure the court to rule in favour of charter amendments.
The Criminal Court stated in the order that although Yoswarit said he was sorry and felt remorse for his action and said he would send a letter apologising to the seven Constitution Court judges, he had so far taken no action to indicate that he would keep his word after his release.
The Criminal Court also reasoned that Yoswarit had just been detained for two weeks, which was too short for think about his actions and how he might exercise selfrestraint after his release.
After the court announced its decision, Yoswarit appeared worried and his wife and Thida walked over to talk to him.
Winyatti Chartmontree, Yoswarit’s lawyer, said Yoswarit would send a letter to the seven Constitution Court judges to apologise next week.
